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A890 STU

2018 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,028 mi
Last recorded71,028 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Kia Ceed40,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA890 STU
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 14 Nov 2025 71,028 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 64,257 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 64,046 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 54,999 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 40,517 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 26,463 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?

Based on 1,665,385 MOT tests across 147,843 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,838
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
147,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,111
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,158
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,091
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A890 STU is a 2018 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 40,321 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Ceed fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A890 STU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Ceed typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 8 years old, this Kia Ceed is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A890 STU?

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What year was A890 STU registered?

A890 STU is a 2018 Kia Ceed, first registered on 9 March 2018.

Is A890 STU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A890 STU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A890 STU have outstanding finance?

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